4 The United Nations fears that over 500 people have died after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of Myanmar. The accidents occurred as they attempted to flee by sea in search of safe haven and a better life. In a joint statement on Thursday (July 16), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) stated that preliminary information indicates both boats departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June. Most of the passengers were Rohingya, and some individuals had also traveled from refugee camps in Bangladesh. According to UN data, approximately 250…
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68 Dhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) Police have arrested retired Major Md. Muzaffar Hossain, a convicted accused in the murder case of Martyred President Ziaur Rahman, after he had been absconding for a long 45 years. He was apprehended on Thursday (July 16) during a special operation conducted by the DB. Following necessary legal procedures, he has been handed over to the Bangladesh Army. According to police sources, he had been in hiding for approximately 45 years since his conviction in 1981 in the murder case of the then-President Ziaur Rahman. The DB police were able to apprehend him after prolonged…
3 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the fascist government had destroyed the country’s economy, adding that $16 billion was laundered annually. The Prime Minister made these remarks on Thursday (July 16) at a meeting with representatives of ethnic minority groups in the Public Administration Conference Room at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat. Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Md. Sujauddoula (Sujon Mahmud), conveyed this information. He informed that a delegation of ethnic minority groups met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The representatives presented their various problems to the Prime Minister, who listened to their statements with…
3 US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is achieving a “big victory” in the ongoing military operation in Iran. In a speech to the nation, he stated that his administration has transformed the US military into the most powerful force in the world, and the results of that strength are now visible in Iran. According to Trump, the progress of the operation is positive, and the world will see its results “very soon”. However, he did not disclose any specific information about the military operation or future plans at that time. He further added that the…
1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that communal harmony must be maintained, even at the cost of blood. He made this remark on Friday (July 17) afternoon at the Shaheed Shafiur Rahman Auditorium of the Supreme Court Bar Association, during a commemorative meeting organized to mark the appearance and demise day of Mahatma Bhegai Halder. The Information and Broadcasting Minister further added, “Those who speak of a single religion, those who speak of a single culture, do not understand the laws of nature.” During the event, the Information Minister also pledged various development projects for his parliamentary…
1 BNP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, stated that the party wants to amend the constitution, not reform it. He said that BNP has never spoken of constitutional reform. He made these remarks on Friday (July 17) morning at a memorial meeting organized on the occasion of the sixth death anniversary of Professor Emajuddin Ahmed. Mirza Fakhrul said, “We will implement the July Charter. We will adhere to every letter of it. This is our commitment.” Regarding the constitution, he said, “We have always maintained that we want to amend…
Crashes on two Perth freeways are proving to be a headache for motorists travelling on both sides of the river on Wednesday. Main Roads reported an accident on the Mitchell Freeway northbound after Hutton Street in Osborne park about 5:12pm. The right lane has been partially shut as towing services attend the scene. Motorists are urged to drive carefully in the area as traffic is still heavy on approach. Another peak-hour accident on Kwinana Freeway northbound after South Street in Bateman was earlier posted to Main Roads’ X about 4:27pm. The left lane was blocked off before the incident was…
A planned fishing rally from Port Beach to Perth has sparked traffic mayhem as more than 150 cars and boats on trailers turned out to protest the State’s controversial fishing bans. Reel Rights Convoy — driven by a community alliance called the Coastal Collective — invited “local fishermen and fisherwomen to spruce up their beloved boats and join us early this Sunday morning” in an attempt to draw attention to the bans. Footage shared by Main Roads WA after 10:30am on Sunday morning highlighted the result, with video depicting heavily congested lanes northbound on Kwinana Freeway. Dotted throughout the traffic…
The world has seen many great rivalries. Pepsi v Coke. Ferrari v McLaren. Rome v Carthage. And in Perth, the debate that — quite literally — divides a city: where is the better place to live, north or south of the river? Scroll down to vote in PerthNow’s exclusive poll below Southsiders will go in to bat for Fremantle’s laid-back community charm, the vibrancy of Victoria Park’s food scene and the joys of riverside living. Northerners boast about their beaches, the nightlife and possibly the beaches just one more time. PerthNow spoke to well-known locals on both sides of the…
Adrenaline-fuelled racing could be making its way to the city of Canning after a development application was lodged for an indoor go-karting facility in the heart of the Welshpool industrial area. PowerPlay offers indoor electric go-kart racing on unique two-level tracks, including ramps and bridges, with its first centre opening in Joondalup in 2020 followed by centres in Bibra Lake in 2022 and Malaga in 2024. It uses modern electric go-karts that provide instant power and acceleration without exhaust fumes. The karts can drift, spin. and reach speeds of up to 70km/h, although they don’t go that fast around the…